Christmas Carnaval 🇧🇷

Are you ready for Rio? Can you feel the samba shake your hips? Will you lose control as the delectable bounties of Brazil bounce across your senses?

Welcome to ‘Christmas Carnaval’, Bay of Plenty’s sun-drenched festive-season secret supper, brought to you by award-winning restaurant pop-up Kitchen Takeover. From November 16th - December 22nd, Christmas Carnaval will feature a five-course dining delight for three nights a week, at a brand new sleek secret Tauranga location.

Our Executive Chef, Shane Yardley, will work with Head Chef, Will Dods, to curate the culinary experience, reflecting Brazil's rich cuisine heritage, with influences from Portugal, Africa, Italy, and even Japan.

Boasting over 17 years of experience across top wineries, luxury lodges, and restaurants in New Zealand and Australia, Will's passion for culinary craft was ignited under 2-rosette Chef Simon Green, leading to a career highlight at Shannon Bennett's Vue de Monde in Melbourne. Will is a chef of few words, subscribing to the belief that you are only as good as your last service and firmly following Gordon Ramsay's mantra of "let your food do the talking."

The dynamic mix provides huge scope to showcase local New Zealand produce with South American styling, while the menu will accommodate various dietary requirements, including pescatarian, vegetarian, plant-based, gluten-free, and nut allergies.

As always, Kitchen Takeover’s liquid offerings will be just as good as the food - be prepared for the freshest, most vibrant cocktails and mocktails, along with our carefully curated selection of sumptuous wines, spirits and soft drinks. To heighten the experience, you can also choose to add a drinks match - 5 glasses expertly paired to complement each course.

What? Five course degustation plus a welcome cocktail at a secret location

When? 16th November – 22nd December

Where? ✨ Brand new ✨ Secret Tauranga CBD location

How much? $159pp + booking fee

Ready to samba your way down the sun-soaked shores of Copacabana beach?

Tickets are available to purchase NOW. But remember, be quick! Or they will be gone faster than you can lose your flip flop on the dance-floor at the Sambadrome.

FAQ'S

⏰ What are the dates and times?

All events are in the evening from 7pm - late

Thursday 16th, Saturday 18th November

Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th, Saturday 25th November

Thursday 30th November, Friday 1st December, Saturday 2nd December

Thursday 7th, Friday 8th, Saturday 9th December

Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, Saturday 16th December

Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd December

💰 How much?

Tickets cost $159pp + a small booking fee and includes five courses plus a welcome cocktail/mocktail at a fully styled secret venue.

We use Humanitix for our ticket bookings - all their profits fund education programmes for disadvantaged children to help close the education gap.

🤔 Who is it for?

Wild-at-heart foodies on the hunt for a ‘big city’ style food adventure. Think the secrecy of an East London supper club mixed with the gastronomy of a top Melbourne laneway eatery and the creativity of a Copenhagen restaurant.

🍽️ What will you eat?

The menu is set and will be revealed on arrival - surprise!

🌱 What about dietaries?

We have alternative gluten free, vegetarian, pescatarian, no fish, no nuts, dairy free and plant-based menus (which generally covers all the bases) but cannot cater for other specific dietary requirements. Please select any listed requirements at the checkout.

If you wish to discuss your requirements with us, please email foodie@kitchentakeover.co.nz

👨‍🍳 Who is designing the mouthwatering menu?

Shane Yardley is a chef with platefuls of experience. Having spent the first part of his career training in some of the world’s most renowned restaurants including the Sanderson and Bistro Largo, he did a long stint as Simon Gault’s right hand man. Career highlights include Head Chef of Euro, Fish, and a guest judge on MasterChef.

In the kitchen with Shane is Will Dods who boasts over 17 years of experience across top wineries, luxury lodges, and restaurants in New Zealand and Australia. Will's passion for culinary craft was ignited under 4-rosette Chef Simon Green, leading to a career highlight at Shannon Bennett's Vue de Monde in Melbourne. Will is a chef of few words, subscribing to the belief that you are only as good as your last service and firmly following Gordon Ramsay's mantra of "let your food do the talking."

📍 Where will it be?

A ✨ brand new sleek ✨ venue in the Tauranga CBD.

🤐 How will I know where the secret location is?

The location is revealed two hours prior to the event time by text and email. Is it in the Tauranga CBD.

If you’re as curious as a capybara as the where this new venue may be, we will be revealing clues on our social media. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook at @kitchentakeovernz to be in on the secret.

💃 What should I wear?

The most important question! Dress for a festive, fancy Brazilian bash with a touch of samba flair. We do encourage elaborate dress – it is silly season after all!

🍷 Will there be drinks available to buy during the evening?

Yes, we will offer a curated selection of beers, wines , cocktails, mocktails and soft drinks. We will also offer a drinks match which can be purchased on the evening.

❓ Questions?

Get in touch with Kitchen Takeover HQ at foodie@kitchentakeover.co.nz or call us on 027 206 9554